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Business Description

W.W. Grainger distributes more than 1.7 million maintenance, repair, and operations, or MRO, products that are sourced from over 5,000 suppliers. The company serves more than 3.5 million customers through its online and electronic purchasing platforms, vending machines, catalog distribution, and its network of over 450 global branches. In recent years, Grainger has invested in its e-commerce capabilities, and the firm is the 10th-largest e-commerce site in North America. In 2019, Grainger generated 77% of its $11.5 billion of sales in the United States.

Contact

100 Grainger Parkway
Lake Forest, IL, 60045-5201

T +1 847 535-1000

InvestorRelations@grainger.com

www.grainger.com

Sector Industrials

Industry Industrial Distribution

Most Recent Earnings Mar 31, 2020

Fiscal Year End Dec 31, 2020

Stock Type Cyclical

Employees 25,300

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